Sous Chef - Hiring Immediatley

Santa Clarita, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

vacation

personal day

sick pay

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Bonus opportunities

Life insurance

Discount Program

401(k) savings plan

recognition programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Job Description

Oakmont of Valencia is a premier senior living community nestled on a beautifully landscaped campus, offering exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, Oakmont of Valencia provides a rewarding lifestyle for its residents through individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. The community prides itself on developing meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members by living the core values of authenticity, teamwork, compassion, commitment, and resilience. This dedication fosters a culture where residents enjoy an enriching environment tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, C... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be eighteen (18) years of age
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Prefer six (6) months of experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a cook
Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils typically found in facilities serving food
Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs
Able to operate standard office equipment including fax machine, copier, and telephone
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn assisted living and dementia care practices
Able to work with seniors and cognitively impaired individuals patiently
Able to adapt, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks
Able to follow written or oral instructions
Must pass criminal background check and health screenings including physical and TB tests
Willingness to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols including vaccination, daily screening, and PPE use

Job Qualifications

Must be eighteen (18) years of age
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
College course or other education in food service and/or management preferred
Prefer six (6) months of experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a cook
Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils typically found in facilities serving food
Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Able to operate standard office equipment, including fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects
Able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions
Must pass a criminal background check and health screening tests, including physical and TB tests

Job Duties

Ensure the dining experience created for all residents, family members and visitors is of high quality including menu selection, meal preparation, meal presentation, food taste, and meal service
Assist with the planning, preparation, and delivery of all meals in the community, making sure they are of high quality, palatable and appetizing
Assist in food preparation for special meals, activities, parties, special events, marketing, etc
Prepare and serve food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures
Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met
Ensure menu plans are followed at all times
Assist in developing methods for determining the quality and quantity of food served
Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency
Estimate food requirements and control serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers
In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, act as Department Manager with regard to staffing and staff supervision
Assist in the purchasing, inventory, checking in, and storing of food and supplies
Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc, are organized and maintained at adequate levels at all times
Work closely with the Culinary Services Director in specifying and selecting food products
Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling, and serving of food
Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly organized/arranged at all times
Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc, for upkeep and supply control
Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand
Train other culinary personnel to only receive food orders that are correct in quality, quantity, and price
Visit residents regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the Culinary Services Program individually tailored as much as possible

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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